Paddy’s Pub: The Worst Bar in Philadelphia
Criminal Activities
Assault
Threatening another with imminent physical harm or displaying a weapon in a manner that puts others in reasonable fear of harm; in many jurisdictions brandishing a firearm or threatening violence is a criminal offense.
Situation:
"The group threatens Corman (pool cue threatened by Dennis, hammer referenced), discusses smashing heads with bottles to induce 'amnesia', and physically restrains and touches Corman (including an accidental sexual contact), creating both threat and physical harm/risk."
Evidence Tampering
Knowingly destroying, concealing, or altering documents or records to impede an investigation or to conceal wrongdoing is evidence tampering and can be prosecuted as obstruction of justice under U.S. law.
Situation:
"The group discusses and partially executes a plan to create the appearance that Corman had an 'amnesia' dream — smashing heads with bottles, placing yesterday's newspaper and other props, and otherwise staging a scene to cover up the kidnapping."
Extortion
Obtaining property, money, or another advantage from someone by wrongful use of force, threats, or coercion; using threats of harm or other intimidating conduct to compel payment or compliance.
Situation:
"The gang pressures Corman into signing a paper promising not to press charges or reveal what happened; they use the fact that he's tied up and threatened to coerce compliance."
False Imprisonment
False imprisonment is the unlawful restraint of a person's freedom of movement without their consent or legal authority to do so. It includes confinement in a locked room or other space when the confined person cannot leave.
Situation:
"The gang tapes Corman to a chair in the bar (using duct tape and a bandana), preventing him from moving freely and coercing him while he is immobilized."
Forgery
Forging or procuring signatures and executing documents by deception to effect transfer of ownership or assets; inducing a person to sign legal documents based on false information.
Situation:
"After getting Corman to sign a sheet while coerced, Dennis and Charlie discuss filling in the blanks later to manufacture a confession/record that suits them."
Kidnapping
Unlawful restraint or confinement of a person and transporting them against their will; moving an incapacitated person across jurisdictions can constitute kidnapping/false imprisonment under U.S. law.
Situation:
"Charlie follows reviewer Lyle Corman home, forces him into the trunk of his car, and the group brings him to Paddy's Pub and restrains him (taped to a chair) to prevent him from leaving or contacting police."
Theft
Unauthorized taking and consumption of another person's personal property (petty theft/larceny): intentionally taking possession of property belonging to someone else without that person's consent.
Situation:
"The gang takes Corman's (or his neighbor Mehar's) cat and transports it (Mac says he'll take the cat in Dennis' car), temporarily removing the animal from its owner while they deal with the kidnapping situation."
Trespass
Unlawful entry into a building (school) with the intent to commit an offense inside (unauthorized entry / burglary or trespass depending on jurisdiction).
Situation:
"The gang follows, enters, and moves between neighbors' apartments and Corman's property while covering up the kidnapping, and they tamper with the victim's residence to 'cover their tracks'."
Vandalism
Intentionally damaging, destroying, or defacing another's property; charged as criminal mischief, vandalism, or similar offenses under U.S. law.
Situation:
"Attempts to access the trunk include smashing/roundhouse-kicking a car window and breaking a mirror; the group damages Corman's or neighboring property while trying to free/handle the kidnapped victims."